Avy Intern. Basin

Quick report

tlaberge · Mar 5, 2024 · West Purcell

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold
Ride Type
denseTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, convexSlopes
Riding Quality
amazing
Snow Conditions
powder

Avalanche

Run Length
30
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
noWindExposure
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
70
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
SE
Trigger Distance
20
Vegetation Cover
denseTrees
Start Zone Incline
35
Avalanche Character
persistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2099
Runout Zone Elevation
2050
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-02-03
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
facets
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-05T18:45:00.000Z

Remote triggered in dense trees. We heard the propagation and tension failure very loud. Failed on facet over the crust. This a good reminder that large enough avalanche to burry a person also happens in trees.